Power Rating
| Maximum Power | 580 hp 433 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 1958 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm 2655 Nm @ 1400 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 1800-2100 rpm 1800-2100 rpm |
| Minimum Power | 475 hp 354 kW |
Industrial Diesel Engines C15
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- Maximum Power
- 580 hp
- 433 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 1958 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
- 2655 Nm @ 1400 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Overview
The Cat® C15 Industrial Diesel Engine is offered in ratings ranging from 354-433 bkW (475-580 bhp) @ 1800-2100 rpm. Industries and applications powered by C15 engines include: Agriculture, Ag Tractors, Aircraft Ground Support, Bore/Drill Rigs, Chippers/Grinders, Combines/Harvesters, Compactors/Rollers, Compressors, Construction, Cranes, Crushers, Dredgers, Forestry, General Industrial, Hydraulic Power Units, Irrigation Equipment, Loaders/Forwarders, Material Handling, Mining, Mobile Earthmoving Equipment, Paving Equipment, Pumps, Shovels/Draglines, Surface Hauling Equipment and Trenchers.
Features At A Glance
Product Specifications for C15
Emission Standards
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final |
General
| Engine Configuration | In-Line 6 In-Line 6 |
| Bore | 5.4 in 137 mm |
| Stroke | 6.7 in 171 mm |
| Displacement | 927.6 in³ 15.2 l |
| Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 17.0:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA) Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA) |
| Combustion System | Direct Injection Direct Injection |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Aftertreatment | DOC+DPF+SCR DOC+DPF+SCR |
Engine Dimensions - Approximate
| Length | 56.6 in 1438 mm |
| Width | 38.1 in 969 mm |
| Height | 49.1 in 1248 mm |
| Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments | 3673 lb 1666 kg |
Aftertreatment Dimensions
| Length | 45.4 in 1153 mm |
| Width | 43.8 in 1112 mm |
| Height | 25.7 in 654 mm |
| Weight | 600 lb 272 kg |
Aftertreatment Dimensions*
| Diameter | 14 in 356 mm |
PETU Dimensions - Tier 4 Final Only
| Length | 33.6 in 854 mm |
| Width | 11.3 in 287 mm |
| Height | 21.7 in 551 mm |
| Weight | 42.8 lb 19.4 kg |
| Volume Capacity | 51.1 qt (US) 48.4 l |
C15 Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Turbocharged
- Air-to-Air Aftercooled
- Mid-mount turbocharged system with front and rear exhaust configurations (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV)
Control System
- Electronic control system
- Over-foam wiring harness
- Automatic altitude compensation
- Power compensated for fuel temperature
- Configurable software features
- Engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control
- Integrated Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
- Remote fan control
Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing, vertical outlet
- Centrifugal water pump
- Guidance on cooling system design available through your dealer to ensure equipment reliability
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- Choice of SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
- Available SAE No. 1 power take off with optional SAE A, SAE B or SAE C power take off drives. Engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine with optional attachments. (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV).
Fuel System
- MEUI injection
- Primary fuel filter
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel transfer pump
- Electronic fuel priming
Lube System
- Open crankcase ventilation system
- Oil cooler
- Oil filler
- Lube oil filter
- Oil dipstick
- Gear driven oil pump
- Choice of front, rear or center sumps
- Open crankcase ventilation system with fumes disposal (optional OCV filter system) (Tier 4 Final, Stage IV)
Power Take Off (PTO)
- SAE A, SAE B or SAE C power take off (PTO) drives. Engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine on some applications.
General
- Paint: Caterpillar yellow, with optional colors available at request
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim, EU Stage IIIB Aftertreatment / Clean Emissions Control Equipment
- Cat Regeneration System
- Clean Emissions Module (CEM), consisting of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
- NOx Reduction System (NRS)
- Flex pipe connection kit with 90° rotatable elbows to attach to Cat Regeneration System Inlet
- Available in 12 volt or 24 volt systems
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV Aftertreatment
- Cat Regeneration System
- Clean Emissions Module (CEM), consisting of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
- Aftertreatment Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
- NOx Reduction System (NRS)
- Pump Electronic Control Unit (PETU)
- Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
- Available in 12V or 24V systems
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- Maximum Power
- 580 hp
- 433 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 1958 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
- 2655 Nm @ 1400 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
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- Maximum Power
- 690 hp
- 515 kW
- Maximum Torque
- 2360 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
- 3200 Nm @ 1300 rpm
- Emissions
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- 597 kW
- Maximum Torque
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- 3710 Nm @ 1300 rpm
- Emissions
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